Ball State University

Ball State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Ball State University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Ball State University include Black Student Association, Student Voluntary Services, Dance Marathon and The Navigators.

Ball State University students' favorite campus events are Dance Marathon, Late Nite Carnival and Activity Fair.

Ball State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Ball State University.

Ball State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Ball State University students live off campus. In 2023, 39.99% of undergrads at Ball State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Ball State University. There are 5,766 spots available in on-campus housing for all 14,409 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,256 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Ball State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Ball State University Athletics

At Ball State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Ball State University:

Is Ball State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Ball State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Ball State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Ball State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Ball State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Ball State University, take Interstate 69 to Muncie, IN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Indianapolis International airport.

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